Boone County - Lebanon
Indianapolis area Airbnb and short term rental laws.
Renting the home you live in: Permit required
Renting a home you don’t live in: Permit required
Lebanon needs a city permit for each short term rental. It costs $50 a year. The city must issue it within 30 days if you meet the rules.
PERMIT
Short Term Rental Permit
How to apply
The owner applies to the Planning Department on city forms. Use one application per property. Include owner and manager contact info and how you market the rental.
Fee
$50 per year.
Renewal
The permit lasts 1 year, and you pay the fee each year. The permit does not transfer to a new owner.
Where rentals are allowed
Every short term rental in the city needs a permit. A short term rental is a stay under 30 days in a row. Rentals are not limited to certain zones.
Guest limits
The owner must post the maximum occupancy.
Safety and inspections
The permit is void if the home stops meeting city or state standards.
Parking, trash, and noise
Park only on paved areas. Keep trash in closed containers with weekly pickup. No nuisances are allowed, and city noise and fireworks rules apply. The home cannot be used for sex offender housing, sober living, illegal drugs, or an adult business.
Local contact
A contact person must answer calls any time the home is rented. The contact must have a key and reach the home within 3 hours. Post the contact info inside with a copy of the rules.
Penalties
Each booking without a permit is a separate violation. Three or more citations in one calendar year can cost you the permit for up to 1 year. The city can also cite or fine renters.
Last changed
August 20, 2026
Apply
Official rules
More information
- Lebanon UDO 5.12: Short term rental rules
- UDO 8.22: Short term rental permit
- UDO 8.14: Permits required
- Ord. 2026-03: February 2026 permit update
- Ord. 2026-10: Planning fee schedule